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School district seeking new director

Blaine school board is asking residents, who live in district 1 and are interested filling the district’s vacant seat, to send in a letter of interest. At last month’s board meeting, … more

Nielson’s World’s Largest Christmas stocking

Last year’s winner of Nielson’s World’s Largest Christmas stocking was Jessica Richardson. more

New method to provide broadband?

Those droopy cable wires seen all over the Point might soon start looking a little more perky. Point Roberts assets of the former Delta Cablevision have been sold to RMI Communications (RMIC), a … more

Most Blaine school staff satisfied with job and workplace, new survey shows

Blaine educators were feeling ready for this school year. At a time when national polls show teachers are less satisfied than they have been in decades, most Blaine school district staff are … more

The gift of giving

Think of how lovely it is to receive a gift. Now think about how it makes you feel to give to someone else, as you see what joy it brings, or as you imagine what a gift could do for a person or … more

Library quick picks – December

Bestsellers: Going Rogue Janet Evanovich Livid Patricia Cornwell Hell Bent Leigh Bardugo Stella Maris Cormac McCarthy Movies: One Moment Danny Aiello Kim’s Convenience All … more

Obituary – Darin Jay Attrill

Darin Jay Attrill Nov. 26, 1961 – Nov. 1, 2022 Dearly loved husband of Barbie Dutcher passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer.  Darin grew up in Chilliwack, B.C. … more

2022 Election Results

Election counts are Whatcom County only.   more

Windstorm on November 4

The first windstorm of the season that began on November 4 tore off branches, blew down trees and cut power to large swathes of Point Roberts. People coming across the border to buy gas and tickets … more

School surveys show teacher outlook on district

Blaine educators were feeling ready for this school year. At a time when national polls show teachers are less satisfied than they have been in decades, most Blaine school district staff are … more

New county parks director does a ‘meet & greet’ in Point Roberts

Around 60 people showed up yesterday to meet the newly appointed county parks director, Bennett Knox, at the Gulf Road community center. Knox was accompanied by county executive Satpal Sidhu … more

Halloween Trunk or Treat

A Halloween route on Mill, Burns and Washington inspired many residents to create scary displays and offer sweet treats to local trick or treaters ... more

Over 46,230 ballots cast ahead of November 8

November 2022 election ballots need to be turned in by 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 8. As of November 1, the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office has received 46,230 ballots. North Whatcom County ballot … more

U.S. District Court dismisses Whatcom County election fraud lawsuit

A U.S. District Court in Seattle recently dismissed a lawsuit alleging Whatcom County government committed fraud in the November 2020 election. This was one of eight nearly identical lawsuits a … more

Don’t worry, be happy

Did your property assessment take a big jump for 2023? Are you worried that your property taxes will go up a similar amount? Don’t worry, be happy. Increases in property assessments and … more

Rockin’ the Reef!

The Apple Harvest Festival ended on a rocking note with the band, The Point, playing at the Reef on Sunday night, October 9.   more

Hospital board turns down extension request

A request by SuperTrack to extend the term of its contract with the Point Roberts hospital district was rejected by the board of commissioners at their regular meeting on October 12. SuperTrack is … more

Green waste tops list of community concerns

The second of two town halls organized by the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) to discuss the curbside trash pickup system attracted a larger crowd of around 25 people either in … more

Letters to the Editor – November

The Editor: As a retired educator who worked in the Bellingham school district for most of my career, I have met many incredible students and families. One family stands out – a … more

South Beach fishing boats

  Fishing boats returned to South Beach seeking the last salmon catches.       more
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